I used to follow a lot of what Jessica was doing a few years ago. Great to see she’s still doing the good stuff. Jessica also designed the Sprint book cover after Jake and gang tried to do it themselves, but needed help. So glad they did - it’s a great cover! That story here.

In January, Rapha photographer and filmmaker George Marshall travelled to northern Argentina with long-distance riders Jesse Carlsson, Sarah Hammond and Neil Phillips. Unsupported, with George carrying all his camera equipment on the bike, they tested our latest new season range, riding deep into an ever changing landscape from Salta to Jujuy and the Andes.

Shared by Jon. “Sometimes, a moment of introspection and clarity presents itself between pedal strokes: "I had just spent an hour in a place where I could grapple with my demons, where I could turn the pedals and truly think. I had solved nothing, but I had fixed something.”It reminds me of something that Ultan Coyle said - “[cycling] is like sandblasting your thoughts.”

For some independent bicycle dealers, the internet seems to be an opportunity. For some others, it looks like a threat. What does long-term bike shop worker and industry commentator Ceri Dipple make of it all?